rietveld Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) I am a brand new 5200 owner. I also bought the 2600 adapter. It does not seem to work and a quick GOOGLE search suggests that it is not compatible with the 4 port model. Just wondering why? BTW this is a great looking system with great graphics Edited July 22, 2023 by rietveld 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 The 4 port unit was designed before the VCS adapter became a thing. The 4 port unit is missing some traces on the cartridge port that are needed for the video, audio, and power in order for the VCS to work on the 4 port. That said, you can have the 4 port modified to be able to work with the VCS adapter. It was an official modification back in the day that Atari had official service centers to do for 4 port owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 @rietveldWelcome to the 5200 club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: @rietveldWelcome to the 5200 club. I grew up with the 2600. I dont know how i missed getting this system. Its awesome. We went from the 2600 to the NES and i missed this and the 7800. Both great systems Edited July 22, 2023 by rietveld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, rietveld said: I grew up with the 2600. I dont know how i missed getting this system. Its awesome. We went from the 2600 to the NES and i missed this and the 7800. Both great systems It's a great system. I have a 2-port and a 4-port. Enjoy.👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHMW Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) @rietveld Welcome to the 5200 club from one member who has been with one for 40 YEARS!!! BTW, you have a very nice setup with all sorts of consoles in her, and even an old-skool CRT to boot!!! If you ever need to upgrade to a modern HDTV I have a video on a device that'll make all of your units work with her. My 5200 ownership history: OG (gloss finish) Warner-era (Atari, Inc.) 5200, serial no. 141101, 4-port - 1983-2016 a/v-modded Warner-era (Atari, Inc.) 5200, 4-port - 2016-2017 (sold her on AA) Tramiel-era (Atari Corp.) 5200, serial no. 2056414, with a 4-port BIOS, 2-port - 2017-present Edited July 22, 2023 by BIGHMW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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